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Unusual motorhomes – from wacky off-roaders to celebrity land yachts, luxury travel trailers and more. If it’s different, it’s here.

Ford Model T world tour
Unusual Motorhomes 

Dutch couple travelling around the world in Ford Model T

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments Ford, ModelT

Heading off around the world in a modern motorhome or 4×4 is impressive enough, but would you consider doing it in

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The Wanderer caravan 1885
Unusual Motorhomes 

Motorhome and caravan history: how it all began?

June 16, 2015 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments Wanderer130

The first purpose-built leisure caravan, The Wanderer, hit the road 130 years ago in June 1885. See the picture here.

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RoomBox easyTech with optional roof tent
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Car-To-Camper Specialist SwissRoomBox Adds New Models

September 26, 2012 Motorhome Planet 3 Comments camping car, car-based motorhomes, RoomBox easyTech, SwissRoomBox

swissRoomBox has launched a new, adjustable version of its car kit that will fit in nearly any medium-sized car and offers a wide range of options including two types of stove, hot and cold water and a shower.

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The fastest motorhome in the world -- Goldschmitt Mercedes Viano Westfalia
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The World’s Fastest Motorhome Is German (Again!)

August 10, 2012August 10, 2012 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments fastest motorhome, Goldschmitt, Mercedes Viano, Westfalia, world records

German company Goldschmitt has broken its own world record for the fastest motorhome, with a new 222km/h performance from a Westfalia Mercedes conversion.

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Azalai Overland Motorhome
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Azalai Overland Vehicle – Land Rover Motorhome Conversion

May 21, 2012February 26, 2016 Motorhome Planet 2 Comments Azalai, Land Rover motorhome, overland motorhome

The Azalai is an overland motorhome conversion that can be fitted to Land Rover 110 and 130 models and Toyota HZJ79 pickups (very popular in Australia). It is a permanent conversion, will fit in a shipping container and includes a full motorhome layout with toilet and shower inside.

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Sealander Caravan and Boat
Unusual Motorhomes 

Is It A Boat, Is It A Caravan? Introducing The Sealander

September 14, 2011 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments boats, caravans, electric motor, Sealander

Ok, so it is not actually a motorhome – it is a cross between a caravan and a boat. But

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Heku Carcamp motorhome and Vauxhall Astra unit
Unusual Motorhomes 

Unusual Motorhomes: The Heku Carcamp

July 12, 2011July 20, 2011 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments Carcamp, Heku, Heku Carcamp, Lindesnes, Norway, unusual motorhomes

I spot a Heku Carcamp in Norway, an innovative vehicle that is part caravan, part car and part motorhome.

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Unusual Motorhomes: Isuzu Fargo 4WD Camper

April 19, 2010April 19, 2010 Motorhome Planet 4 Comments camper, coachbuilt, Isuzu Fargo, Isuzu Fargo 4WD, Japanese import

This Japanese import Isuzu Fargo coachbuilt camper is an unusual sight in the UK.

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The World’s Fastest Motorhome – A New Record

January 29, 2010January 28, 2010 Motorhome Planet 4 Comments diesel tuning, fastest motorhome, Fiat Ducato, Goldschmitt, Guiness Book of Records, Hymer, Hymer Car

The world’s fastest motorhome is a Hymer Car – it’s official! This tuned Fiat Ducato has set a new Guinness World Record at 207km/h.

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Unusual Motorhomes: Knaus C-Liner

August 14, 2009August 10, 2009 Motorhome Planet 1 Comment Knaus, Knaus C-Liner, motorhome, unusual motorhome

This Knaus C-Liner is for sale – although it’s a production model, it is rare and special enough that I’ve decided to include it in our Unusual Motorhomes category.

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